7seater | MPVs – People Carriers – Cars with 7+ Seats MPVs – People Carriers – Cars with 7+ Seats Menu Feb15 It’s already a good-looking SUV crossover in the upper end of the market, but now the Lexus RX is about to get another facelift. Scanned images of the Japanese automaker’s brochure for 2013 show this sporty SUV, which also comes in a 7-seater option, is about to get a makeover as well as an all-new F Sport trim. The images from the Lexus’ Japanese-language brochure were leaked on the internet, and there has not been any official announcement as yet, although one is expected in the coming weeks. The changes appear to be purely cosmetic at this stage – mid-way through the product cycle of the third generation of this award-winning SUV, first produced in 1998. New additions include revised headlights and tail lights, all new alloy wheels and a new corporate grille. The leaked pictures also point to a new entertainment system added to the rear of the vehicle.

Lexus RX MPV is also available with 7 seats The F Sport trim looks set to be made available for the RX 350 and the 450h, the more powerful of the two crossovers in this range. This version will feature larger five-spoke alloy wheels, a sports steering wheel, an aerodynamics kit, leather sports seats and alloy pedals. So when will the all-new Lexus RX and the Sport F trim make their debuts? That remains to be seen, but the auto press is expecting some kind of announcement at the Geneva motor show which kicks off next month. The original third generation version of the RX 350 and 450h were first displayed at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2008, so it has now been nearly three-and-a-half years since Lexus revamped these crossover SUVs. The current RX 350 comes with a 3.5-litre V6 engine that generates an impressive 275 horsepower.

The main change in this version was the addition of the double-wishbone suspension, which represented a departure from the MacPherson strut design seen on older models – a feature which aimed to improve handling and add greater cargo space to the rear of the vehicle. The MPV comes in both standard petrol and petrol hybrid versions in both, with all-wheel and front-wheel drive configurations. The more powerful Lexus RX 450h comes with the same volume petrol engine but, by incorporating a higher power inverter plus electric motors, power is boosted to 295hp. Other major drive features included the exhaust-heat recovery system, which helps to reduce engine warm-up periods with an exhaust gas recirculation system, water-cooled to reduce engine pumping loss. Plus, the new ECO mode saves fuel by controlling the throttle inputs and air conditioning. The other major improvement to the latest version of the Lexus RX was the increase in cargo space by some five per cent on the previous generation. This was despite the switch away from the MacPherson strut suspension, which was originally intended to increase the amount of space available inside.

However, the new Lexus RX is at the top of its class, as shown by a number of awards from the likes of Top Gear and Money magazine over the years. Dec18 VW Crossover 7-Seater SUV It’s an obvious gap in Volkswagen’s product range when you really think about it. The German automaker offers the Tiguan, a compact crossover SUV that seats 5 people, and the Touareg which is bigger but does a similar job. Then there’s the popular Sharan which is more like a people carrier in the strict sense of the term, a vehicle that looks like a sleek little minivan with plenty of room, a decent drive performance but a distinct lack of sport. Of course, Volkswagen has always made its name by producing reliable, simple but stylish vehicles with a focus on utility. But so far that means there hasn’t been a proper crossover 7-seater SUV. Sporty MPV on the way Well, that may be about to change given the noises that people at Volkswagen have been making over recent months. The latest indication that a sporty, 7-seater SUV may be on the way came at the start of December at the Tokyo Motor Show by the head of design at Volkswagen, Klaus Bischoff.

This comes after another high-ranking member of the Volkswagen team made similarly guarded comments about the future possibility of such a vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. That suggests something is definitely in the pipeline although how soon remains difficult to tell. Bischoff said the Detroit Motor Show in January was too early for any announcements but speculation is certainly mounting that there will be something definite from the German carmaker in 2012. Completely re-designed SUV So what do we know about this new 7-seater by Volkswagen at this stage? Well, in truth, not a lot but some details mixed with speculation have begun to emerge. Firstly, Volkswagen executives have indicated it won’t simply be a Touareg with an extra row of seats at the rear of the vehicle. The word is that this will be a completely redesigned SUV – something along the lines – or at the very least in competition with vehicles like the Mitsubishi Challenger. Volkswagen is understood to be particularly keen on such a vehicle competing in markets such as the United States and Russia. Much of the other details that have come out have been mixed with rumour. It may well be produced at the Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and could be cheaper than the Touareg.

There have also been whispers that it could be based on the underpinnings of the Passat, while other theories have it similar to the Amarok. How long will it be? And that’s about all the information we have on this exciting sounding vehicle at this stage but hopefully more will come out soon as Volkswagen looks to build some hype. For Volkswagen lovers this is already looking like a promising MPV . The automaker has a penchant for producing reliable, safe vehicles with world-class engineering at affordable prices – ones that depreciate less than almost any other brand after leaving the showroom. In theory Volkswagen has been crying out for a vehicle like this for some time. The main question is, of course, how long will the wait be? Dec15 Relatively new within the crossover market, the Traverse is the biggest SUV built by Chevrolet alongside the Suburban. It’s a typically American vehicle which is perhaps why it has not yet been considered for the European market, only receiving a launch in South America last year. It is also on sale in select Asian markets meaning it is slowly gaining a following since its debut in the USA in 2008. The new version of this MPV packs a punch.

It boasts a 3.6-litre V6 petrol engine in all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive versions that notches up over 280 break horsepower. That gives it a very impressive towing capacity of 3,800lbs which makes it an excellent option for towing trailers. But how does the Chevrolet Traverse drive? Despite its obvious bulk, this is a sporty vehicle with nimble handling, good acceleration and the ability to really cruise given the powerful engine under the bonnet. Direct fuel injection means this SUV has good acceleration too. Chevrolet Traverse American MPV Space-wise this is a 7-seater that can fit adults on the back row with ease. In fact, there is room for 8 adults and those on the third row are protected by airbags, part of the vehicle’s safety features that means it has been rated with 5 stars in terms of collision protection. And when the seats are folded down storage capacity increases from just over 24 cubic feet to more than 115 cubic metres which makes it the best in its class. Added storage space for passengers is supplied courtesy of an array of little cubby holes, compartments and cup-holders throughout the vehicle.

These vital statistics have led to impressive sales figures in North America in recent years. In 2010, sales rose 17 percent for the Chevrolet Traverse which meant it solidified its position as the highest-selling SUV with three rows of seats within the United States. The vehicle’s recent rise to prominence has been helped by product placements on a number of US series including Hawaii Five-O and My Own Worst Enemy. All of this has helped Chevrolet reclaim its position as a major contender in the SUV/ MPV market, a position it has seen come under attack in recent years due to a huge amount of competition in the crossover segment and a series of underperformers. This is all points to a solid vehicle in terms of driving performance and safety, plus it’s got the gadgets to keep both driver and passengers happy. The hi-tech interior features a digital HD touch screen that includes a GPS. There is also Intelligent Voice Guide with route planner, tri-zone air conditioning, a Bose surround sound speaker system as part of the entertainment set-up and Bluetooth hands-free mobile phone connectivity. So what doesn’t the Chevrolet Traverse offer? Well, there’s not much that comes to mind, except of course there is no European launch date in sight.

Again, it’s one of those larger-than-life SUV crossovers that looks to have been designed especially for North America in mind. That’s a shame because this is an SUV with plenty of space for 7 people and a great deal more besides. Chevrolet 7-Seaters for the European market including the United Kingdom include the Chevrolet Orlando and Chevrolet Captiva. Dec1 After an excellent 1990s and a difficult noughties, the Australian carmaker owned by General Motors has announced it is planning a comeback in the 4WD market with a focus on the 7-seater segment set to be a key part of its strategy. This is not before time. Holden was a pioneer of the utility vehicle market back in the day. In the 1950s it launched the iconic Holden 50-2106, an elegant van with a long front and a large amount of cargo space at the back. But by the early 2000s its famous pickups and 4WD vehicles started to dry up.

Holden stopped producing the Jackaroo and Frontera in 2003, leaving it with just one all-wheel drive vehicle on the market, the Adventra, which includes a 7-seat option but looks more like an elongated family estate. Other than that only the Holden Captiva has been present in a similar market, a sign of just how things have changed at the Australian automaker. Of course, many of these vehicles around this time were rebadged from other markets – Opel and Izuzu were prime examples. Now Holden looks to be bringing out the big guns again. The centrepiece of this strategy, as revealed recently at the Dubai International Motor Show, will be the powerful looking Colorado7 which as its name suggests will be a 7-seater. Given its size, it will compete with a host of different MPVs and people carriers including the likes of the Toyota Prado, Mitsubishi Challenger and Nissan Pathfinder. These are body-on-frame SUVs that Holden hasn’t really gone up against for the best part of a decade. Holden Adventra - the Australian Seven Seater MPV The Colorado7 does not have a confirmed engine line up as yet but the Dubai event gave us some clues as to what we can expect.

A 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine looks to be a dead cert, so too the Holden-made V6, along with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder yet to make its debut. We’ll see it for the first time inside a Malibu due for release by the end of this year. The Colorado7 is a vehicle that will be designed for long hauls in the outback. Load capacity is set to be 3000 kilograms and it looks to be an ideal 4WD for towing trailers. From what we’ve seen so far, the third row of seating also looks to offer a whole lot of space at the back. More details are sure to follow once the vehicle gets closer to its 2013 release date in Australia, so it’s still more than a year away. For Holden, it looks set to be a make or break moment. For a company that has seen such turbulence over the past few decades with the takeover by GM and changing fortunes, the one mainstay of Holden was always its trucks, pickups, 4WDs and SUVs. Since then times have changed dramatically. The market has moved in the direction of MPVs and people carriers and Holden knows it.

This vehicle should produce a balance between a good old-fashioned Aussie 4WD and something more in line with the modern market. We’ll watch it with interest. Nov30 With Christmas and the end of the year fast approaching it’s a good time to take a look at what is happening in the 7-seater marketplace next year. In many cases the big automakers are tweaking their MPV s for the new season as the market gets ever more competitive and spending power continues to be in the doldrums, at least in the West. But with the introduction of an increasing number of hybrid and even electric 7-seaters which save huge amounts on fuel, it could be a very exciting year in this segment of the market. Toyota, until recently the world’s largest carmaker, is perhaps the busiest manufacturer in the 7-seater sector for next year with a new refined RAV4 coming out along with an update of its much larger Sequoia. It’s a sign that the Japanese firm still knows how to segment the market and remain strong in a number of categories. Land Rover Discovery 4 - MPV Land Rover remains a major player at the top end of the market with the introduction of an advanced version of its sleek Discovery 4 range.

Buyers of this vehicle will get lots of new toys inside for next year. But it’s in the eco market where things look really interesting. Ford is due to release an updated version of the Escape Hybrid, a vehicle that offers major fuel efficiency in this class without compromising on looks, performance or indeed interior space. Then there are Toyota’s two major offerings, the much-awaited Prius+ hybrid and the electric Rav4. Could this be the defining year for green 7-seaters? The New Chevrolet Orlando MPV The New Chevrolet Orlando MPV New Chevrolet Orlando The New Chevrolet Orlando MPV Published 9 February 2011 Staff A thousand things to do in a day. Fun, entertainment and relaxation for family and friends. That's the holiday spirit Chevrolet has packed into its first ever European MPV. Like the Chevrolet models recently launched in other market sectors, it doesn't follow convention. Chevrolet Orlando's design - part MPV, part crossover - breaks the rules of a historically conservative segment; it makes a statement and stands out from the crowd.

Based on the show car concept first seen in 2008, the Chevrolet Orlando is nevertheless a true family car for the times, combining 7-seater practicality, interior flexibility and generous load space. While the exterior of the new Chevrolet Orlando is sure to attract plenty of attention, the interior too features many of the latest design cues from Chevrolet such as the Corvette-inspired dual cockpit and ambient blue backlighting to the centre console. Distinctive design is nothing without well-thought-out functionality however, so the 'theater-style' seating arrangement of the Orlando's three rows of seats, the generous load area and the numerous storage solutions will also grab the attention of family motorists. The interior seating is referred to as 'theatre-style' because in spite of the sweeping roof-line, designers have succeeded in raising the second and third rows which allow the Chevrolet Orlando's occupants to get an even better view both forwards and to the side and without compromising head-room. In fact headroom in the third row of seats in the Orlando is superior to a number of competitor MPVs.

Safety for the vehicle's occupants is always a paramount consideration for this class of car, and in Chevrolet Orlando owners will be reassured by both the attention to detail and the inclusion of the latest technology that has gone into this aspect of the car's design. Most of Chevrolet Orlando's body structure is constructed of high strength steel to form an effective passenger safety cage providing protection in the event of a collision to the front, rear and side of the car. Should a collision occur, Chevrolet Orlando's occupants will be protected by six airbags - twin front, side and curtain. Under the bonnet there is a choice of three of Chevrolet's fuel efficient engines, one petrol and two diesels. All engines are transversely mounted 4-cylinder units with double overhead camshafts, 16 valves and either multi-point fuel injection, or in the case of the diesels, common rail technology. All the engines have a cast-iron cylinder block and alloy head. The one petrol engine available at launch is a 1.8 litre which produces 141 hp at 6200rpm and 176Nm of torque at 3800rpm. Maximum speed for this version is 115mph.

Emissions and fuel economy from the 1.8 petrol are competitive with emissions at 172g/km and consumption at 39mpg. The two diesel engines are of the same displacement but tuned to give different power outputs and drive characteristics. The heart of both engines is a 2.0-litre with 4 valves per cylinder and common rail injection fuel system. However, the more powerful of the two produces 163 hp at 3800rpm and offers 360Nm of torque at 2000rpm. The second output version has 130 hp and 315Nm at the same engine speeds. Maximum speed of the Chevrolet Orlando for the diesel engine with 130 hp is 112mph and with 163 hp is 121mph. Emissions and fuel economy are at an even more competitive 159g/km and 47 mpg for both. Customers will also be able to choose from three different trim levels when Chevrolet Orlando goes on sale.

Chevrolet Orlando's launch marks a shift for Chevrolet Europe as it adopts the same trim names being implemented globally; expect LS, LT and LTZ trims to become the norm in future Chevrolets. And in another first for Chevrolet Europe, only cars sold in right hand drive markets will carry the trim badge on the exterior. Full production of the Chevrolet Orlando started in October at General Motor's South Korea manufacturing facilities and the car is scheduled to go on sale across Europe in early 2011. Chevrolet Captiva 4WD 7-Seater Expert and User Reviews Your Reviews Chevrolet Captiva - Aggregated Car Reviews The Chevrolet Captiva has been reviewed by Experts (7) and Users (34). Its score is 61 out of 100. This is based on 41 reviews in total. Top Gear - Expert Starting with a generic spiel about older versions the Chevrolet Captiva Top Gear review insists that the newer version is better. They say power, look and performance is a great deal better than first generation models. The 7 Seater driven in in October 2011 was the LTZ, which is a top spec option.

Despite the wholly positive comments, including a sarcastic one about the enhanced safety features they score the car a mere 5 out of 10. What they do point out, (rather handily) is that the Hyundai Santa Fe is pretty similar yet about £5,000 cheaper. WhatCar? - Expert Review Disappointingly WhatCar write another positive yet low scoring review for the Captiva . I suppose when comparing it to a car three times the price, then yes it would score lower; but really for its price its doing well! WhatCar love the look, despite its plastic cabin aspects. Again concurring with Top gear that for the money you are spending there are better rivals. The WhatCar? Experts give the Chevrolet Captiva a 2 out of 5. Contrary to WhatCar normal people like you and I who have given over their time to add their own comments have scored it much better, (4 out of 5). Lower scores came from the running costs but overall it’s a pretty popular car with people who’ve actually bought it. One guy didn’t like the manual version, mainly due to the low miles per gallon achieved in the VCDi LT 7st 4WD version.

34 owners have left their review on the site. AutoTrader - Expert AutoTrader reviewed the a Chevrolet Captiva in June 2011 and December 2007. In 2007 they liked the space and value for money and thought it fell into a budget SUV category. They liked the LTX top of the range model with its leather seats. Miles per gallon is stated as averaging around 30mpg, even for the manual. This contradicts one of the user reviews from WhatCar? Overall AutoTrader gave an expert rating of 3.6 out of 5. Scoring slightly lower in June 2011 with a 3.2 out of 5, AutoTrader still like the family appeal this SUV gives. The 2011 refresh is complimented despite a few cheaper cabin materials. They call it a 7-Seater bus at the end, which is slightly confusing when actually it’s more of a compact seven seater. Auto Express - Expert The Captiva model of choice recommended by Auto Express is the LS 2.2 VDCI 5-Seat. Handy eh? Residual values are described as terrible.

Rivals such as the Santa Fe don’t’ have access to the third row as easy as the Captiva does. They do tell us that with 7-Seats comes 4WD which is a good fact to jot down when shopping for a car. Overall the expert score is 3 out of 5. Parkers - Expert The Parker ratings for performance, handling and other tick box queries are pretty average across the list scoring between 3 and 4 for each category. They take into consideration older models and newer 2011, (refreshed) versions. Overall the combined score from Parkers is 3 out of 5. Parkers like the 5-year warrantee and think that for the money you spend you get quite a lot for it. Nothing is mentioned about residual values. Car Magazine - Expert Car Magazine drove the Chevrolet Captiva 2.0d LT (2006), they compare its size to the BMW X5. Overall they score it 3 out of 5. Conclusion Across the board this SUV has scored pretty average with every criterion associated with vehicles known to man. Nothing to extreme has been said and also nothing overwhelming either.

There’s an air of concern over running costs and cabin quality but nothing to extreme considering it is one of the cheaper 4WD 7-seater cars out there. The overall score for the Chevrolet Captiva is 61% You May Also Like: 7-Seater MPV - Page 26 - General Car Discussion - MyCarForum.com General Car Discussion 7-Seater MPV: post #501 #501 Posted 13 May 2016 - 06:20 PM Lab4games 4th Gear The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 638 620 i don't have all the answers you posed, but there will always be unbelievablers until they really experienced it on their own.

7-Seater MPV: post #502 #502 Posted 13 May 2016 - 07:51 PM Baal 2Fast2Furious The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 31,613 Any idea when these 2 cars will be sold here? Heard Sharan will be 2nd half of the year? Sounds like the new 1.4 is a twin scroller with wet6. Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you. Friedrich Nietzsche 7-Seater MPV: post #503 #503 Posted 13 May 2016 - 08:18 PM Spring 2Fast2Furious The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank.

The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 130,563 Sounds like the new 1.4 is a twin scroller with wet6. Maybe I'm biased but petrol 1.4l on MPV seems Abit underpowered to me even though it's twin scroll? I could be wrong cos initially I also thought the 2GT 1.5l diesel was not sufficient but boy was I wrong haha! 7-Seater MPV: post #504 #504 Posted 13 May 2016 - 09:04 PM Carbon82 2Fast2Furious The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts.

28,881 2,378 Maybe I'm biased but petrol 1.4l on MPV seems Abit underpowered to me even though it's twin scroll? I could be wrong cos initially I also thought the 2GT 1.5l diesel was not sufficient but boy was I wrong haha! The performance is very similar to your 2GT, probably because of similar power to weight ratio. Top Speed: 198Km/h But FC ( 6.7L/100Km or 14.9Km/L) is quite far off from yours. Enjoy your ride and have a good weekend. Behaviour shapes attitudes, and over a period of time, solidifies into beliefs. 7-Seater MPV: post #505 #505 Posted 13 May 2016 - 09:27 PM Carbon82 2Fast2Furious The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts.

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Honda Freed 1.5 / 1.0T* (new model) Honda Mobilio 1.5 (new facelift) Toyota Sienta 1.5 / 1.5H Toyota Avanza 1.5 (new facelift) BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer 1.6D Chevrolet Orlando 1.4T Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 1.6D / 1.2T* (new facelift) Fore Grand C-Max 1.5T Toyota Prius Alpha 1.8H (new facelift) Toyota Wish 1.8 VW Touran 1.4T (new model) Ford S-Max 1.5T* (new model) Honda Odyssey 2.4 / 2.0H (hybrid expected to be carried by PI) Renault Grand Espace* Seat Alhambra 2.0D (new in Singapore) Toyota Estima / Previa 2.4 / 2.4H (new facelift) VW Sharan 2.0T (new facelift) Behaviour shapes attitudes, and over a period of time, solidifies into beliefs.

7-Seater MPV: post #506 #506 Posted 13 May 2016 - 09:44 PM Aukang 6th Gear The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 2,891 7-Seater MPV: post #507 #507 Posted 13 May 2016 - 10:57 PM Baal 2Fast2Furious The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 31,613 6,617 Maybe I'm biased but petrol 1.4l on MPV seems Abit underpowered to me even though it's twin scroll?

I could be wrong cos initially I also thought the 2GT 1.5l diesel was not sufficient but boy was I wrong haha! Turbo Diesel is best for SG, city! Early torque, no need 98 ron. Its cat A horses w big cat B torque. Too bad jap AD wont give TD locally. A family friend years ago informed of 9 per litre on the twin charge 1.4 tsi. Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you. Friedrich Nietzsche 7-Seater MPV: post #508 #508 Posted 14 May 2016 - 11:09 AM Picnic06-Biante15 2Fast2Furious The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts.

63,504 "Genius is One Per Cent INSPIRATION, Ninety-nine Per Cent PERSPIRATION" 7-Seater MPV: post #509 #509 Posted 14 May 2016 - 04:23 PM Carbon82 2Fast2Furious The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 28,881 Today ST advertise, Mazda Biante comes with 8 air-bags ... Any other changes? I find the other version in Japan has a sportier look... Behaviour shapes attitudes, and over a period of time, solidifies into beliefs. 7-Seater MPV: post #510 #510 Posted 14 May 2016 - 04:32 PM Carbon82 2Fast2Furious The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user.

The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 28,881 2,378 Turbo Diesel is best for SG, city! Early torque, no need 98 ron. Its cat A horses w big cat B torque. Too bad jap AD wont give TD locally. A family friend years ago informed of 9 per litre on the twin charge 1.4 tsi. I concur, plus the lower fuel consumption (Km/L). But the special diesel tax is a moving goal pole leh... will it suffer the same fate as CNG cars a few years down the road? Behaviour shapes attitudes, and over a period of time, solidifies into beliefs. 7-Seater MPV: post #511 #511 Posted 14 May 2016 - 04:55 PM kmttan 4th Gear The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points.

Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 920 440 I took a ride in my colleague's Touran. I was literally squatting in the last row. This morning, I went to check out x-trail. Worst. No space for my feet at all. The best way to sit was to cross the legs as if like sitting on the floor. The overall interior space is smaller than Wish. I am a shorty and I thought Sienta, Mobilio Avanza and Freed are much more comfortable than these two in the last row. 7-Seater MPV: post #512 #512 Posted 14 May 2016 - 06:53 PM Baal 2Fast2Furious The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 31,613 6,617 I concur, plus the lower fuel consumption (Km/L).

But the special diesel tax is a moving goal pole leh... will it suffer the same fate as CNG cars a few years down the road? Thats the risk required lor. In my case, i do 18k per yr. So even if its increased to 60cts per cc per year, i can still benefit. But ya, its the uncertainty thats uncomfortable. Also theres no conservative sub 2L model . have safe ainsin 6at but sophisticated electronics. Proven 1.7 but unproven 7dct dry. Basic 1.5td with aisin 6at, however all else french fries. Proven 1.4td w 6dct dry. Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you. Friedrich Nietzsche 7-Seater MPV: post #513 #513 Posted 14 May 2016 - 07:29 PM Yeshe NOS-ed The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank.

The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 18,390 What you had mentioned above are around $200k .... Unless you have that kind of cash to spend, $200k for 10 years.... Today ST advertised for Mercedes CLA 180 coupe, CLA Shooting Brake and GLA all from $125k.. People talk mpv u tok compact conti, simi lj 7-Seater MPV: post #514 #514 Posted 14 May 2016 - 07:43 PM Yeshe NOS-ed The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 18,390 13,869 Not from PI. from the company helping to do my skoda import. If you need contact, PM me.

Bro, u self importing skoda? 7-Seater MPV: post #515 #515 Posted 14 May 2016 - 08:16 PM Aukang 6th Gear The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 2,891 7-Seater MPV: post #516 #516 Posted 14 May 2016 - 09:12 PM Lab4games 4th Gear The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 638 Bro, u self importing skoda? Partially true. Haha.

7-Seater MPV: post #517 #517 Posted 14 May 2016 - 09:20 PM Yeshe NOS-ed The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts. 18,390 based on the price of 30 Lakhs in India, it will be more than 60k OMV, definitely not cheap. Edited by Yeshe, 14 May 2016 - 09:20 PM. 7-Seater MPV: post #518 #518 Posted 14 May 2016 - 10:56 PM Sabian NOS-ed The points of the user determines the rank. The higher the points, the higher the rank. The bar represents the rank and points of the user. The longer the bar, the higher the rank and points. Points are accumulated from other users who Praise or Disliked this users' posts.

15,296 Today ST advertise, Mazda Biante comes with 8 air-bags ... Any truth in the article below? HIROSHIMA, Japan -- Mazda Motor plans to end development and production of minivans, whose popularity has waned with the rise of sport utility vehicles, joining other midsize Japanese automakers narrowing their model lineups. The company will not roll out successors to its three current minivan models: the Premacy, known as the Mazda5 outside of Japan; the MPV, also known as the Mazda8; and the Biante. Domestic unit sales of these three models totaled about 10,600 last year, only a quarter of their most recent volume peak in 2010. The Hiroshima Prefecture-based company sees little to be gained from continuing to produce them, judging that big automakers have gained the upper hand in minivan popularity. Production of the MPV will end as soon as this year. When Mazda stops making the Premacy, it will also discontinue supplies of the vehicle to Nissan Motor on an original equipment manufacturer basis. Sales of the three models are expected to end by 2017.

The company will channel freed-up resources into its SUVs, a vehicle type with greater global appeal. It plans to develop a seven-passenger model based on its midsize CX-5 that will go on sale as soon as 2018. Minivans enjoyed rock-solid demand as family cars in Japan in the late 1990s and early 2000s. But SUVs have eaten into their popularity as big-capacity autos by playing up design and the fun of driving. Midsize Japanese automakers lacking the depth of resources of say, Toyota Motor , are finding it harder to maintain extensive vehicle lineups amid rising competition. Mitsubishi Motors will end development of its Lancer sedan and freeze its program for the Pajero SUV at the current model. Instead, it is pushing into environmentally friendly vehicles, with plans to release a plug-in hybrid in fiscal 2017. Fuji Heavy Industries , the maker of Subaru cars, led the way in brand consolidation. It ended in-house production and development of minivehicles in 2012 and doubled down on SUVs, a market segment where it has found growth in North America and Japan.

The company expects to sell 954,000 vehicles worldwide in the year ending March 31, the most ever. (Nikkei) I thought production of Mazda 8 (aka MPV in Japan) has stopped earlier this year? Yes, from what I read on some Japanese website, no plan for sucessor to Mazda 5 and 8. Didn't know about Biante. BTW, for those of you wondering what is Mazda supplying to Nissan, the 2nd generation Nissan Lafesta is a badge engineered Mazda 5 (aka Premacy in Japan), with some comestic tweak (including a different door panels that look much like the earlier generation M5). I am wondering if the reverse would happen for Biante, i.e. it will be a badge engineered new Nissan Serena (which is expected to be launched by end of this year). There is still demand for boxy MPV back in Japan. Edited by Carbon82, 16 May 2016 - 08:43 AM. 3,074 I took a ride in my colleague's Touran. I was literally squatting in the last row. This morning, I went to check out x-trail.

Worst. No space for my feet at all. The best way to sit was to cross the legs as if like sitting on the floor. The overall interior space is smaller than Wish. I am a shorty and I thought Sienta, Mobilio Avanza and Freed are much more comfortable than these two in the last row. I didn't get any rides on the two, but when i checked them out at the showrooms (Touran at that time only have it in the carpark, showroom no space…), i felt exactly the same way as you. Really felt the 3rd row space in the 2 CMI, not forgetting the 'hole puncher' 2nd row seats of Touran If anyone with long legs (like me) go into 3rd row, then legs not careful when 2nd row seats are pushed back down, might need to drive straight to A&E…

Question: Which motor manufacturer produces the 7-seater MPV known as the Orlando?
Answer: Chevrolet